Newcastle Race 5 - Happy 80th Bill Buckley 3yo Pace
MY MCLAREN (9) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved his success last start, scoring by a nose over 2030m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Finds a tougher race but another win is not out of the question. THREETWONINE (8) finished eighth last start, beaten 9 metres at this track over 2030m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. PLEASANT HEIGHTS (7) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 2.5 metres at Redcliffe over 1780m. MODERN MISCHIEF (5) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m. Worth a second look.

Driver: Rodney Atkins
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Well beaten last start by My Mclaren, a rival who she faces again; was restrained, when 23 metres sixth at this track over 2030m in a 3yo race on August 10. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 23.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 20.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Atkins | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Rodney Atkins | 0 |
| 38L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dan Morgan
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Cala Serena (1:57.40) in 2yo on November 7 at $34. Recent trials will help bring her on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Daniel Morgan | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/12/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Morgan | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 27.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Morgan | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $34.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
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Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten a head by Ceejay Haich (1:57.90) on August 10 at $9. Leading player.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/08/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | OWs/TS Also eligible F 1WTS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 27/07/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/07/2026 | 11 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 25.7L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/06/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Scott Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | K G Allport | 0 |
| 41.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Kennedy
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Returns to racing after a spell of 12 weeks. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when seventh at very long odds behind Wicked Strike. Recent trials will help bring him on but he will strip fitter next time.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Kennedy | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J J Kennedy | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 21/05/2026 | 245 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | J J Kennedy | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 109.0L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | J J Kennedy | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 154.7L | $41.00 |

Driver: Mark Callaghan
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Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth after showing early speed, behind Eye Can Ear Amour at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on July 17 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Time To Dance at this track over 1609m on July 31 at $6.50. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/06/2026 | 223 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 32.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Callaghan | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $6.00 |

Driver: Aaron Garaty
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Resumes today. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by a nose (Fr4) at Redcliffe (2:10.20) beating Lostandfound in 3yo on May 1 at $5.50. Has only trialled once and might need this pipe-opener.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Garaty | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | No NR | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 88.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2026 | 12 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | W | Leonard Cain | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | No NR | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jonah Hutchinson | 0 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Callaghan
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Racing consistently. Last start won by 2.5 m (Sr1) at Redcliffe (2:11.10) beating Perfect Lou in on July 29 at $6. Can retain the good form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 12 | 3YO | $11,830.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |
| 3/9 | 29/05/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 24.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2030m at this track beaten 9 m by Phar Lume (2:27.00) on August 7 at $2.60. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-5.42 beaten 15 m by Highindelight (1:52.90) in 3yo on August 4 at $26. Can do much better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | OWs/TS Also eligible F 1WTS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/07/2026 | 47 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | 13 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 28.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | FYs-0W/20K/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Formosa
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Racing consistently. Last start won by a nose (Fr1) at this track (2:33.50) beating Bermuda in 3yo on August 10 at $2.60. Winning claims.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $1.75 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Michael Formosa | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |